Author : Rubab Ali
From : Ghizer
Occupation : Student of MBBS
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A new study reveals that children who spend too much time watching TV are at a higher risk of developing several health problems later in life.
The study conducted by the University of Sydney in Australia found that 6 to 7-year-olds who spent the most time in front of the TV had narrower arteries in the back of their eyes, which increases their chances of developing heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes when they are older.
Dr. Bamini Gopinath, the study’s lead author, said: “Parents need to get their children up and moving and off the couch.”
The first-of-its-kind study involved 1,500 children in 34 primary schools in Sydney.
On average, children spent almost two hours a day in front of a TV or computer screen and just 36 minutes in organized physical activity.
But those with the highest level of activity – more than an hour or so – had significantly wider retinal arteries than those who spent less than 30 minutes.
The damage appears to be caused by a combination of concentrating for too long on the screen and not getting enough exercise.
“This suggests unhealthy lifestyle factors may influence microcirculation early in life and increase the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure later in life,” Gopinath added.
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It really mentionable that even adults wasted time with telecommunication miss use and economic losses is another site effect once barden on women increase in rural areas did you note it?
rubab xctly…i agreed….its also time wastng by misuse of childrns..also sadpara,s pointd 2 b noted…
NOTHING IZ GOOD OR BAD , BUT THINKING MADE IT SO; i think its a critical issue for every one .
Rubab Ali you have done great job.keep it up.
Yes rubab i agree with u. u should do more worke.
Ya Your right TV is too much bad for children but its depend on parents, Computer is also bad for children if u give a free time for children they waste the time
i don’t agree your personal experience about on this issue,
Very well executed by Rubab, whatsoever it is and it is necessary to let other people know about these issues.congrats
Excess of every thing is bad, you mention anything, but now a days technology has taken over the daily routine for every age group. Internet has proved more fatal over the years. The level of obsession with the flickering screens had never been so profound as have been noticed these days.
Anyways, an eye opener from a young doctor was worth reading. Appreciated!!
well done keep it up
really it is very informative article, we all should advise our youth to not waste their previous health instead they should use their capabilities for the betterment of the society.
ITS DEPENDED YOURSELF HOW YOU USE ITS? ITS GIVE YOU BENEFIT IF YOU USE IT RIGHT